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May 17, 2019May 17, 2019

Telehealth Rehabilitation Lowers Hospital Readmissions After COPD Exacerbation, Study Finds

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Video telehealth rehabilitation reduced the rates that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) had to be readmitted within 30 days after they were hospitalized for a pulmonary exacerbation, according ... Read more

April 30, 2019April 30, 2019

With Prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes and COPD Increasing Worldwide, Researchers Look for Links

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With the prevalence of type 2 diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) rising, a team of researchers is discussing the latest research linking both diseases, and the recommended ... Read more

April 26, 2019April 26, 2019

COPD Exacerbation from Biomass Smoke Likened to Risk Posed By Tobacco Smoke, Study Cautions

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients who are exposed frequently to biomass smoke emitted by burning wood and coal have a similar risk of exacerbation — acute pulmonary symptoms ... Read more

April 23, 2019April 23, 2019

Carrot Rewards Wellness App Launches COPD Campaign

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Canadian wellness app Carrot Rewards has announced a new campaign in collaboration with The Lung Association — Ontario and Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada) to reach chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients ... Read more

April 16, 2019April 16, 2019

FDA Gives Marketing Clearance to Loop Wearable Wristband that Remotely Monitors COPD Patients

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The Loop wristband device, designed to remotely monitor the condition of patients with chronic diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), received marketing clearance from the U.S. Food ... Read more

April 12, 2019April 12, 2019

CSA Medical’s RejuvenAir System Gets FDA Breakthrough Device Designation

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CSA Medical‘s RejuvenAir System received the designation of Breakthrough Device by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The ... Read more

April 12, 2019

10 Exercise Myths and Truths: Advice from a Respiratory Specialist

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Myth 1: If you can’t run with the big dogs, stay on the porch. Truth: In the words of the late great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., “if you ... Read more

April 9, 2019

Circassia Adding Cardiovascular Safety Data on Tudorza Label for COPD Patients

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a supplemental new drug application for the addition of new clinical data on on the label of Tudorza (aclidinium bromide), ... Read more

April 2, 2019April 2, 2019

Circassia’s Duaklir Approved by FDA for Maintenance Treatment of COPD

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Circassia announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved its medication Duaklir for the maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The company plans to launch ... Read more

March 29, 2019March 29, 2019

UK Trial to Assess Beta-blocker’s Ability to Lessen Flares in COPD Patients Now Enrolling

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People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are being asked to participate in a U.K. clinical study evaluating how well bisoprolol, a common beta-blocker to treat high blood pressure, works in preventing pulmonary ... Read more

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